My dad's a type 2 diabetic so I've started reading up on it to get a better understanding of what he should/shouldn't eat. But I'm very confused about whether or not he should be avoiding certain fruits. I know that pure fruit juices should be avoided but I've heard that diabetics should avoid certain fruits (which are apparently too high in sugar). On the other hand, I'm sure I've heard that all fruit is okay. Which is it (bearing in mind that he is a type 2 & not a type 1 diabetic)? I haven't had much luck finding the answer in the stuff I've read so far
2007-05-25 08:31:08 · 21 answers · asked by Mrs. Miller 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
Yes it can be confusing. Unless specifically advised, there are no restrictions on what to eat, it's more a question of how much and when.
It is sensible to follow normal recommended healthy eating guidelines. Certain fruits and juices have a higher sugar content and, like chocolates and sweets, on their own will quickly flood the body with sugars, personally, I tend to have these as part of a meal - juice with breakfast, fruit as a desert, that way the sugars are absorbed with other foods, such as wholegrain bread, cereals and vegetables. I think that pure fruit juices are better than fruit drinks or squashes that have added sugar or sweeteners.
If you haven't already done so you may like to contact Diabetes UK, http://diabetes.org.uk they have a lot of advice, for those with diabetes, and their families or supporters. They have a good website and books and leaflets, with advice and recipes.
Other than that your father's diabetes team should be able to advise him.
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2016-05-15 12:36:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm type 2 and yes fruit does raise blood sugar levels but if your dad doesn't eat lots of fruit at one time it's OK apples i find the best but to many grapes and my blood sugar levels go silly and i can't eat oranges at all but i do drink orange squash not juice tinned fruit is OK to as long as its in natural fruit juice and not syrup also diabetics are not allowed to eat grape fruit at all very bad so a little an often of any fruit is OK but i do eat more veg's than fruit to be honest visit diabetes uk site it is very informative and gives some really good recipes for diabetics including fruit click on the link below hope this helps
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2007-05-25 09:23:28 · answer #5 · answered by catsfoot 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A simple answer is that diabetics can eat anything as long as it is in moderation. I am type II also. I look at my daily food intake as a budget. I am allowed 17 servings of carbs every day. Most fruits are considered to be 1 or 2 servings of carbs depending on the size. A small apple is 1 serving and a large one is 2. A banana is 2 servings. If you want to lower his intake of carbs, let him have half a banana at a time. Generally I am allowed 5 servings of carbs per meal with small snacks in between. A whole banana usually fits into one of the meals that I plan. What you should really do is have him meet with a dietician to work out a daily meal plan.
2007-05-25 12:02:05 · answer #6 · answered by xox_bass_player_xox 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All foods need to be considered, not just fruit. It might be an idea to look at the GI (Glycaemic Index) of food, as food or meals with a low GI take longer to get into the blood steam but the effect is that the energy you get from these foods stays with you longer. The individual GI can change when part of a meal so it is not necessary to avoid high GI foods altogether (and may not be a good idea as you may miss valuable nutrients if you do). It's all a matter of balance and finding what's right for your dad - he will work out what's right for him but it may take a while - remember he will have access to a dietitian and so he can get sensible advice.
2007-05-26 05:28:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-02-16 14:32:33 · answer #9 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Providing that he has good control of his blood sugar he shouldn't avoid any fruits as they are good for you and can help avoid certain conditions that can be brought on by a bad control of blood sugar
I've been a diabetic for 21 years passed in march and I always have my 5 a day
2007-05-25 11:04:07 · answer #10 · answered by wee_nat123 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋